Thomas Russell Junior School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Thomas Russell Junior School
Address: Gilmour Lane, Barton-Under-Needwood
Town/City: Burton-on-Trent
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: DE13 8EU
Telephone Number: 01283 247505
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr James Emery
Capacity: 252
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 252 (53% boys & 47% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 3.2%

Location and administration

URN: 124150
DfE Number: 860/2326
UKPRN: 10075100
UPRN: 100032002575
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: East Staffordshire (E07000193)
Constituency: Lichfield (E14001335)
Electoral Ward: Bagots & Needwood (E05014474)

Easting & Northing: 419219E, 318110N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 45' 39.22" N 1° 42' 59.42" W
Plus Code: 9C4WQ76M+99

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Thomas Russell Infants School (0.4km)
  2. John Taylor High School (0.6km)
  3. Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School (2.6km)
  4. All Saints Church of England Primary and Nursery School (3.9km)
  5. John Taylor Free School (4.1km)
  6. Rykneld Primary School (4.4km)
  7. Branston Locks Primary and Nursery School (4.5km)
  8. Paget High School (4.9km)
  9. All Saints CofE (C) Primary School (5.0km)
Governors

  • Mrs Rachel Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 25 April 2030.
  • Mrs Rachel Bennett - Governor. Appointed on 26 April 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 April 2026.
  • Mr Tom Clamp - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 December 2027.
  • Mr James Emery - Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Phil Evans - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 26 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mrs Marie Keasley - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2029.
  • Mrs Claire Mallett - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mrs Kelly Robbins - Governor. Appointed on 28 February 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mr Jujar Singh - Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2019 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2027.
  • Mrs Louise Vardy - Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 2 March 2026.
  • Mrs Elaine Watling - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 23 October 2026.
  • Mrs Tamsyn Whitmore - Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 December 2027.